Koji Tokuoka Profile

Enhancing Universality and Deepening Indigenity

Architectural techniques, geometry, and proportion are assets common to mankind. The design which it creates is a fundamental requirement in order to enhance the quality of architecture. At the same time, architecture is a one and only substance, which expresses its character defined by the form, surroundings, history, traditions of the land. Architects must not only understand these factors, but also pursuit normalization and preservation of the environment. This human nature is what leads to a will to build good architecture. Working for high ideals and enhancing the ability of the individual and organization is the key to create a quality environment. We will open up culture with architecture to become a contributing company for the society.

Koji Tokuoka

Awards

2021	Awarded the Medal of Honor with Yellow Ribbon.
2019	Minister's Award of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
2018	Kinki Chubu Defence Bureau Award
2018	Kanto Regional Development Bureau Award, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (Toshin District Forest Office).
2012	Osaka Governor's Award on Constitution Memorial Day
2003	46th Association of Architects National Competition in Miyazaki, chairman prize
1993	’93 IFYA Kobe: IAA Prize, Kobe Mayor’s Prize    INTERNATIONAL Forum of Young Architects International ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE    「THE WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT OF KOBE」AWARD OF THE MAYOR OF KOBE Architectural Association of Japan “Architecture and Society” 40th technician youth award

Lecture / Symposium

2020	The 15069th JPI (Japan Planning Institute) Special Seminar (R2.11.6) 'Educational and research facilities in the With/After Corona Era being worked on by Tokuoka Sekkei Co.
2011	Lecture on Superior Rent Houses with Service for the Elderly "Planning and Urban Design as Community"
2005	2005 Periodic Training Program for Architects Elderly Supportive Houses Seminar lecture “Pioneers on Superior Rent Houses for the Elderly”
2004	2005 Lecture on Superior Rent Houses for the Elderly, Tokyo, Osaka
2003	Rikuryo Kaikan Opening Event Symposium “How to Make the Most of Rikuryo Kaikan”
2002	Osaka House-making, Town-making Cooperator System Training Course lecturer “Example of Superior Rent Houses for the Elderly and Community Welfare” (2003.9.4 Takatsu Garden）
2001	Jinsai University of Technology, Korea lecture JIA Lecture on Architecture (on journey and architecture) “Travel Around Riverside Districts～From Venetia to Kounan～” (2002.7.24 Osaka Saikaku Hall)
2000	AIA Denver Meeting lecture “New Architecture Designs Using Laminated Glass”
1999	AIA Dallas Meeting, Dupon Benedicts Special Award Commemorative lecture “Design Concept of VO Building” Architecture and Town-making Forum Part 3 “Sustainable Architecture and Town-making” (Architect Technicians Group Osaka Office) 1st “Live in a cluster Reproduction of Crowded Areas” Symposium panelist
1997	Kyoto Junior College of Arts Architecture Designing Course lecture “The Fascination of Architecture and the Vocation of Architects” Kyoto International Technical College of Architectural Techniques Architecture Course lecture “To Become an Architect”
1996	“ECOPOLISES” forum in Istanbul　lecturer (IAA) ECOPOLISES EXHIBIT & FORUM 『SETTLEMENTS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT』 『Presentation of architectural works』 （June 6 1996）（INTER NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE）
1992	20th　Newly Employed Architects　training program lecturer (Osaka　Association of Architects & Building Engineer)
1990	Commercial Spaces Engineer training program lecturer “Architecture General”, “Construction Management” (Japanese Technical Organization for Commercial Spaces)

Affiliation / Public Office

Japan Institutes of Architects Kinki Office (JIA)
    International Education Board     Education Curriculum Certification Council     Housing Committee

Japan Federation of Architects & Building Engineers Association
    International Board (Japan, Korea, China)
    Periodic Training Program for Architects lecturer
    Hyogo Association of Architects lecture
    “Handling Contracts, Specifications, and Estimations”

Osaka Association of Architects & Building Engineers
    Board for Youths Chairman
    Board of Town-making Chairman
    International Board Executive Director
    Board of Architectural Information Permanent Director
    Vice President

The Japan Interior Planner’s  Association, Kansai
    Vice President

Rikuruyo Alumni Association Executive Director(~March, 2024)
Rikuryo Ken-Yu-Kai Secretary-General(Currently retired)

Osaka Federation of Wood-industry Associations
    Vice President

Judge

Housing Design Contest: judge (HUMAN LIFE 21 Housing Workshop)
          -1st meeting- Duplex in Suburbs of Middle-size Cities (1997)
          -2nd meeting- House as a Space for Communication -High school division
          /Linked House –Technical College division (1998)
          -3rd meeting- My House (1999)
          -4th meeting- House for a Generation –High school division
         / House with No Borders –Technical College division (2000)

Osaka Association of Architects & Building Engineers Care for Town Awards: judge
          -1st meeting- Care for Your Town (1998)
          -2nd meeting- Window Effects (1999)
          -3rd meeting- Art in the City, Osaka (2000)
          -4th meeting- Healing Spots in the City, Osaka (2002)

Others

Appearances on TV-CF
Hokuriku Power Co. ECO-ICE (Ice Thermal Storage Air Conditioning System)
Toyama TV CO. (2002.4～/2003.4～)
Matsushita Denko General Website for Housing & Living “Sumu-Sumu”
“Verde Ishikiri” Rent House using Public Service & Private Know-How
(Kensetsutsushin Shimbun, 2003.5.30)